Guest Post – Lemonade Raspberry Cake

Today we have Delilah from Confessions of a Semi Domesticated Mama! She always has the best recipes so I asked her to share one with you all today! Wouldn’t this be great for the Labor Day BBQ’s coming up?? I think so!!

Lemonade Raspberry Cake

I’ve been craving cake lately. Like really craving cake. But not something heavy, I wanted something light that reminded me of summer and BBQ’s and hanging out at the pool since we are winding down the last few days of summer vacation! I loved the Lemon Lava Cake that I made earlier and followed it up with the Cherry Limeade Cake and the Coconut Rum Cake. All 3 of those are on our family favorite recipes list now so I had to make something to top those! How does a Lemonade Raspberry Cake sound? It sounded pretty yummy to me!

1 cup very hot water

1 box (4 serv sz) Raspberry jello

1 box white cake mix

1/2 cup frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed

1/4 cup water

1/3 cup vegetable oil

4 egg whites

1 container Whipped White frosting

1 container (8oz) cool whip, thawed

1 pkg frozen raspberries (or 1 carton fresh)

In a small bowl, mix the hot water and raspberry jello until the jello is completely dissolved and cool slightly.

In large bowl, combine cake mix, 1/4 cup of the jello mix, 1/4 cup of the thawed lemonade concentrate, 1/4 cup of water, oil and egg whites. Beat with mixer on low for 30 seconds, then on medium speed for 2 minutes.

Pour into 13×9 pan sprayed with cooking spray. Set aside remaining jello mix and lemonade concentrate.

Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes.

Use a fork to poke holes every inch across top of warm cake.

Remove 1 Tablespoon of the reserved jello mixture into a microwavable bowl.

In a small bowl, mix remaining jello mixture and remaining 1/4 cup lemonade concentrate until well blended.

Pour mixture slowly over cake, making sure to cover the entire top of the cake. Cool completely, about 1 hour.

In medium bowl, fold together frosting and cool whip. Mix well.

Spread frosting mixture over top of cake.

Microwave the 1 Tablespoon of reserved jello uncovered on High for 10-15 seconds to liquefy. Using 1/4 teaspoon measuring spoon, place small drops of jello mixture over frosting.

Use a toothpick or small spoon to gently swirl the jello drops into the frosting.

Garnish with raspberries. I used frozen but fresh would be even yummier! Store in the refrigerator.

Check out all that yummy! The lemonade and raspberry flavors blend together so nicely to give this cake a tangy and tart taste- perfect to celebrate the end of summertime!

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